KidSport TriCities is a small group of volunteers passionate about assisting families who are faced with financial challenges, get their children involved in organized sports like your own organization. To date, KidSport TriCities has issued 1270 grants with a value of over $220,000 to young athletes in the TriCities area. KidSport Tri-Cities is holding their much anticipated Annual Summer Used Sporting Goods Sale:
Saturday, August 13th from 10am until 2pm
Coquitlam Main Arena
Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex
633 Poirier Ave.
Admission is by donation or item for the food bank
There will be a huge selection of quality Sporting goods at amazing prices.
To make this event a huge success KidSport needs equipment! Families are encouraged to donate and drop off their used sporting goods of any kind from July 29th to August 12th at the following locations:
Port Coquitlam Rec Centre
Port Moody Rec Centre
Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (Coquitlam Rec Centre)
Cyclone Taylor Sports - 562J Clarke Road
Corner Sports - 2276 Elgin Ave. Poco
As well, from July 5-Aug 12 in front of the offices at:
Centennial Secondary, 570 Poirier St. Coquitlam
Riverside Secondary, 2215 Reeve Street, Port Coquitlam
Gleneagle Secondary, 1195 Lansdowne, Coquitlam
If you have used equipment taking up space in your garage or basement, this is a great opportunity to free up some space, donate the equipment (including bikes, exercise equipment, ping pong tables) and make a great contribution to our community. For larger items please call 604 341-0241 first. Please remember to also come by the sale for some amazing deals - Blow-out prices after 1:00pm, BBQ by donation, etc.
Since 2006, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors, KidSport Tri-Cities has helped over 1000 youth to participate in organized sport including more than 400 in 2010 alone. Our semi-annual used sporting goods sales are very important for us - putting quality used equipment in the hands of families and raising much needed funds to subsidize sport registration fees for families in need.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Chris Wilson, KidSport Tri-Cities
Phone: 604-341-0241
Email: cwilson630@gmail.com
www.kidsporttricities.ca
